Sophia's birthday

Sophia usually doesn't stay with us over weekends but she's making an exception this time because we have so many guests and she's a great help with everything from the housework to looking after kids.

It's especially kind of her to stay because today's her birthday. Marisa and the kids made her some cupcakes and a card to celebrate.

Mr candy-stripes has the tendency to unexpectedly attempt to launch himself from one's grip now and then